Museum Re-Opening

The David J. Sencer CDC Museum will re-open with new visitation protocols on January 2nd, 2026. All visitors must make advanced reservations.  Walk-in visits are no longer permitted.

The following information is required while making reservations:

  • Visitors to provide first, middle, and last name

Visitors 18 and over will also need to submit:

  • Date of birth
  • Citizenship (Select U.S. or non-U.S. citizen)
  • Government-issued valid (not expired) REAL ID number or passport number

Bring confirmation email(s) for museum visit.

CDCM PHA STEM Lesson – Smallpox Eradication

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In Smallpox Eradication, student scientists learn about the cause and symptoms of smallpox. They also explore the successes and challenges behind the global eradication of smallpox. Students play a game to solve outbreaks using the public health approach to epidemic investigation and then write a case report or field epidemiology handbook to communicate their findings to others.

Topics included in Smallpox Eradication:

  • Smallpox
  • Outbreaks
  • Vaccination
  • Cultural considerations in public health
  • Disease eradication
  • Public health approach to outbreaks
  • Scientific and health communication
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